Electrical Engineer - New Energy

About us

UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance service, we partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions making us the number one contractor in Australia.

We as a business are starting strong for 2022 with 10.5billion of work in hand.

The UGL New Energy Team had a great 2021, successfully delivering 2 x Tesla Megapack installations, and as well winning 2 Solar Farm projects which exceeded our target work in hand at year end.

We are leading the way in New Energy – As we continue to deliver & evolve, we are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer with experience in PV Solar to join our team.

UGL promotes diversity and alternate ways of working including part-time.

About the role

The Project Engineer - Electrical is responsible for responsible for providing conceptual and detailed engineering of HV substations, solar, battery, and electrical BOP of the project. The primary challenge of this position is to ensure the project is completed in a timely and cost-effective manner to meet contractual arrangements made with the client.

You will

• Planning and conducting professional engineering work without direct supervision
• Consult, recommend, and advise on specialist engineering areas
• Supervise and co-ordinate multi-disciplined design activities
• Control and manage technical interfaces between disciplines, with equipment suppliers and subcontractors
• Assist in the preparation of Forecast and constructability of projects
• Supervise commissioning activities with the site commissioning teams
• Develop ITP and work packs for Electrical installation work packages
• Check Electrical works, Test Sheets, and signoff ITPs at completion of works
• Assist the Project Manager with compliance to the documentation required under the UGL Management System
• Review and plan the project with the Project Manager to ensure technical aspects of the job are clear and to become familiar with contractual arrangements made with the client
• Liaise with Construction Manager to ensure the job is on schedule
• Provide a focal point for all technical based queries for associated subcontractors / suppliers
• Provide engineering advice for subcontractors / suppliers
• Overviews the entire project (within disciplines) from and engineering viewpoint while maintaining an open approach to all problems
• Liaise with design and detailing houses as required
• Manage schedule, cost reporting, contract administration and effectively inform the Contract Manager and Project Manager of contract position and recommendations for recover and improvement. Also informing key business partners (Commercial and Finance) as directed by the Contract and Project Manager
• Manage project scope and promptly detail any scope changes, schedule impacts and cost impacts that could affect the project, to ensure maximum return
• Undertake all responsibilities in a safe manner
• Ensure a safe working condition is present for all employees, contractors, and visitors
• Participate in daily pre-start meetings

Essential

• Tertiary Engineering Qualifications in an electrical discipline
• Leadership ability
• Substantial experience in HV electrical systems
• Experience with the supervision of technical staff
• Experience in a “Design-for-Construction” environment and Project Management experience
• HV Power Systems and Substation experience
• AS9001 Quality Systems knowledge
• Driver’s License

About you

• Proactively seek to continuously improve performance, deliverables, and work efficiencies
• Display a positive approach to safety
• Display effective verbal and written communication capability
• High level of personal resilience and persistence
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Must be customer focused, team oriented, accountable and results driven
• Must be energetic with a positive can-do attitude
• Ability and willingness to adapt, quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing structure, process, information and/or technology
• Excellent relationship building, problem solving, negotiation and leadership skills

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and a requirement for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

What we offer

When you join UGL, you’ll get to shape the nation alongside Australia’s best experts. With greater exposure to large-scale projects end-to-end, you can develop wildly and fast. You’ll be empowered to follow your curiosity and supported to carve out your dream career-life journey.

As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.

• Discounted private Health insurance
• Salary Continuance Insurance
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Salary sacrifice
• Novated leasing
• A Strong Health and Safety Culture
• Dedicated Wellness Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational and leadership development opportunities
• Access endless career options and pathways through the CIMIC Group

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